Strategy guides for
your next release.
Learn how to promote releases, build your fan list, and track what works. Strategy guides, not just software how-tos.
24 guides
- Music Marketing
Linktree Alternative for Musicians: Why Artists Need More Than a Link List
Linktree is built for everyone from fitness coaches to politicians. Musicians need more. Here is why Lynkify is the better choice and how to switch.
June 27, 2026 · 2 min read
- Music Marketing
Songwhip Alternative: What to Use Now That Songwhip Is Gone
Songwhip shut down and all smart links stopped working overnight. Lynkify is the most complete replacement — with everything Songwhip did plus fan capture, analytics, and bio pages.
June 27, 2026 · 2 min read
- Music Industry
How to Find Your ISRC Code: A Guide for Independent Artists
Your ISRC uniquely identifies your recording across every streaming platform and royalty system. Here is how to find it, register it, and use it correctly.
June 27, 2026 · 2 min read
- Streaming Platforms
How to Get Your Music on Spotify Playlists
Getting on Spotify playlists — editorial, algorithmic, or independent — is one of the highest-leverage promotion activities for independent artists. Here is what actually works.
June 27, 2026 · 2 min read
- Independent Artists
How Managers and Labels Can Use Lynkify for Multiple Artists
Managing fan data for multiple artists from one account. A practical guide for artist managers, small labels, and SMM agencies using Lynkify workspaces.
June 27, 2026 · 2 min read
- Fan Engagement
How Independent Artists Can Use Tour Pages to Capture Fans
Live events are one of the highest-intent fan capture moments. Every artist announcement, show, or tour can build your email list if you have the right infrastructure in place.
June 27, 2026 · 2 min read
- Release Strategy
What To Do Before Releasing a Song: 10-Step Pre-Release Checklist
The week before your release is the most important promotional window. Most artists miss it by not preparing early enough. This pre-release checklist covers everything you need to do.
June 27, 2026 · 2 min read
- Artist Branding
How to Use Custom Domains for Your Music Smart Links
A custom domain transforms your Lynkify smart links from generic platform URLs to professional branded links. Learn how to set up and use a custom domain for all your music promotion.
June 27, 2026 · 2 min read
- Analytics
How to Track Where Your Fans Come From With UTM Parameters
UTM tracking tells you which of your promotions actually drive fans to your music. Learn how to set up and use UTM parameters with your Lynkify smart links.
June 27, 2026 · 2 min read
- Fan CRM
How to Connect Mailchimp to Your Fan CRM
Connect Lynkify Fan CRM to Mailchimp so new fan captures sync automatically to your email campaigns. Step-by-step setup guide.
June 27, 2026 · 2 min read
- Podcast Growth
How to Promote Your Podcast With Smart Links
Your podcast exists on 10+ apps but you can only share one link. Podcast smart links solve this problem — and add fan capture that grows your audience beyond listener counts.
June 27, 2026 · 2 min read
- Music Marketing
Best Music Marketing Tools for Independent Artists in 2026
A practical, no-fluff overview of the tools independent artists actually use to promote music, capture fans, track analytics, and manage their release campaigns in 2026.
June 27, 2026 · 2 min read